Oconee County, South Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Oconee County, South Carolina Electricity Overview
While a majority of counties attempt to inhibit non-renewable fuel types, Oconee County's use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation purposes has increased by 2.79% throughout the last year.
The county is the largest generator of electricity of all 46 counties in the state, producing 21,853,801 megawatt hours.
Oconee County consumes around 5.79% of the electricity that is produced in their generating plants.
Oconee County has experienced a 1.69% increase in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production during the past year.
Oconee County has the 43rd highest pollution level due to electricity consumption in the state, emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Oconee County has a population of 80,180 residents.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,264,850 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
21,853,801 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
-452,563 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
22,306,364 MWh
Production per Capita
272.56 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Seneca
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Seneca Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.43¢ per kWh
- 0.04% lower than last month
- 4.48% higher than April last year
- 3.11% lower than the South Carolina average
- 14.65% lower than the US average
- 177th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 91 since April last year
- 13,566th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 945 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 402 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.72¢ per kWh
- 0.38% higher than last month
- 0.56% lower than April last year
- 2.75% lower than the South Carolina average
- 14.93% lower than the US average
- 179th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 97 since April last year
- 10,346th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,655 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$82.85 per month
- 4.24% lower than last month
- 1.28% higher than April last year
- 28.04% lower than the South Carolina average
- 26.52% lower than the US average
- 21st in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 4,177th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,004 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 828 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$106.29 per month
- 0.08% higher than last month
- 2.66% lower than April last year
- 27.7% lower than the South Carolina average
- 21.89% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 475 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 12 since April last year
- 4,793rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 41 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 856 since April last year
Seneca, SC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Seneca is about 13.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 179th out of 475 cities in the state. Seneca Light and Water has an estimated 6,641 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The South Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $148.54, while the Seneca average is 28.44% less at $106.29 per month. This ranks the city 5th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Coming in at as the 67th worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Seneca releases 35,907,335.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 13th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,111.21 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Seneca
Seneca residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Seneca, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 17.56 | 171.49 | 759,576.47 | 133,418,779.69 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 | |
| Seneca Light and Water | BUNDLED | 13.56 | 100 | 1,316 | 59,227.54 | 8,030,548.13 |
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Walhalla, SC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Walhalla is about 14.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.11% higher than the state's average price of 14.10 cents and 7.17% less than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 323 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The South Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $148.54, while the Walhalla average is 0.39% higher at $149.12 per month. This ranks the city 346th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Coming in at as the 117th worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Walhalla releases 16,757,304.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 328th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,111.21 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Walhalla
Walhalla residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Walhalla, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 17.56 | 171.49 | 759,576.47 | 133,418,779.69 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 |
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Keowee Key CDP, SC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Keowee Key CDP is about 13.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 128th out of 475 cities in the state. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 501 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The South Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $148.54, while the Keowee Key CDP average is 10.32% less at $133.2 per month. This ranks the city 132nd in the state for average monthly bill total.
Coming in at as the 148th worst ranked city out of 475 cities in the state, Keowee Key CDP releases 12,522,755.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 13th worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,111.21 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Keowee Key CDP
Keowee Key CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Keowee Key CDP, South Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.92 | 133.2 | 6,915,248.63 | 893,768,186 |
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Electricity Production in Oconee County, South Carolina
Power Plants in Oconee County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee County | SC | Nuclear | 22,306,364 | |||||
Bad CreekDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Oconee County | SC | Conventional Hydroelectric | -452,563 |
There is 1 Nuclear Power Plant in Oconee County, South Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee County | SC | Nuclear | 22,306,364 |
Oconee County, South Carolina Details
Oconee County is the 43rd worst ranked county in South Carolina out of 46 when it comes to total pollution from electricity consumption, with the county emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the county ranks 43rd highest in the state in pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 0 kilograms of emissions per citizen. There are 2 electricity plants in the county, which is the 7th most plants in a county in the state. When it comes to electricity generation, Oconee County's main fuel is Nuclear, accounting for 22,306,364 megawatt hours, or 102.07% of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Oconee County:
- Salem, South Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 50.00%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
- Seneca, South Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 11.11%
- Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 3.62%
- Seneca Light and Water: 85.28%
- Walhalla, South Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 41.53%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 58.47%
- West Union, South Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 50.00%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
- Westminster, South Carolina:
- Westminster Utility: 87.70%
- Blue Ridge Electric Coop: 6.39%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 5.91%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Oconee County, South Carolina?
The largest electricity supplier in Oconee County, South Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Oconee County, South Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 41,669 |
| 2 | Blue Ridge Electric Coop | 36,040 |
| 3 | Seneca Light and Water | 7,199 |
| 4 | Westminster Utility | 1,529 |
How many power plants are within Oconee County, South Carolina?
Oconee County, South Carolina has 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Oconee County, South Carolina?
Oconee County, South Carolina is home to 4 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
